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TVA 2020 v. 2030: Why the nation’s largest public utility is not getting cleaner

Caroline Eggers

November 14, 2024

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The Tennessee Valley Authority is still extremely reliant on fossil fuel sources, while others say they could opt for cleaner energy production now.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: climate change, fossil fuels, solar, Tennessee Valley Authority

How Biden affected TVA

Caroline Eggers

October 31, 2024

The Tennessee Valley Authority is a unique utility.  It’s one of the biggest in the nation, serving 10 million people, yet it’s also public. The utility is owned by the federal government and shaped by U.S. presidents — including, most recently, Joe Biden.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Environmental Protection Agency, fossil fuels, inflation reduction act, solar, Tennessee Valley Authority, wind energy

TVA will soon give bonuses to its executives for adding solar, batteries to the Valley

Caroline Eggers

September 26, 2024

For the first time ever, TVA will be rewarding its leaders for adding renewables and batteries to the grid.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: fossil fuels, methane, renewable energy, solar, Tennessee Valley Authority

Nashville Electric Service has objected to TVA’s gas buildout. But that wasn’t reflected in a TVA meeting.

Caroline Eggers

May 29, 2024

Dozens of people spoke in front of the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors earlier this month.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: fossil fuels, kingston fossil plant, solar, Tennessee Valley Authority, TVA board

A huge solar storm is slamming into the Earth. Scientists say you should look up.

Geoff Brumfiel, NPR

May 10, 2024

An aurora could be visible as far south as Northern California. Experts say the storm could disrupt some communications and navigation systems like GPS.

Filed Under: Science, WPLN News Tagged With: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, NPR, solar, space, Weather

TVA’s power mix explained in two charts

Caroline Eggers

April 12, 2024

The Tennessee Valley Authority is one of the largest utilities in the nation, providing a massive amount of energy for 10 million people. 

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: energy, fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, Tennessee Valley Authority, TVA

‘Misleading’: EPA lambasts TVA analysis for Kingston methane project

Caroline Eggers

April 11, 2024

TVA announced that it intends to build a methane gas plant in Kingston, requiring a 122-mile pipeline in six counties between Nashville and Knoxville.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Environmental Protection Agency, fossil fuels, methane, solar, Tennessee Valley Authority

Rural health centers across Tennessee are getting solar microgrids

Caroline Eggers

March 14, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy is providing grants to install solar microgrids across the Southeast.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: grid, health, renewable energy, rural health, solar

Environmental groups to host event on the future of TVA

Caroline Eggers

January 24, 2024

Environmental groups are hosting a “public hearing” on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s energy future this week. 

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: fossil fuels, pollution, solar, Tennessee Valley Authority

Lowering your thermostat really did help prevent blackouts during Tennessee’s frigid week

Caroline Eggers

January 20, 2024

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The Tennessee Valley Authority avoided blackouts during this week’s Arctic freeze partially thanks to people around Tennessee voluntarily reducing their energy consumption.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: blackouts, climate change, demand response, energy efficiency, grid, rolling blackouts, solar, Tennessee Valley Authority, transmission

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